Northeastern Huskies lost to the Iowa Hawkeyes 21-13, marking their third defeat in the opening weekend of the 2026 baseball season at the Desert Invitational. Despite an impressive 13 runs and 13 hits, including a six-run sixth inning, the Huskies struggled with their pitching staff, which issued numerous walks and wild pitches. Senior Carmelo Musacchia shone in the loss with a standout performance, securing four hits, three doubles, and an RBI.

By the Numbers
  • Northeastern issued 8 walks and 11 wild pitches during the game.
  • Carmelo Musacchia achieved 4 hits, including 3 doubles, and scored 2 runs.
State of Play
  • Northeastern has a record of 0-3 to start the season.
  • The team is set for a future scrimmage against the Boston Red Sox and a series versus Minnesota next weekend.
What's Next

The Huskies will look to rebound in their upcoming scrimmage against the Boston Red Sox on February 20 and will face Minnesota in a neutral-site series over the weekend.

Bottom Line

Despite a strong offensive showing, Northeastern's pitching woes hindered their performance, highlighting the need for improved control as they prepare for upcoming games.